"Eleventh Story: About" Wool "

In autumn and winter, wool products will increase.
We introduce the dyeing club, the 15th talk about "wool".
Wool is called as a generic term for animals' Wool as well as sheep.
Reaped from sheep Wool sheep Wool . Reaped from it other than the Wool of the animal Wool (Angola
It is classified as Cashmere
I introduced in the thirteenth episodeMuslin WoolIs 100% fine wool merino wool.
Australia · Merino
The wool of the surface, the scale (of hair Wool case of is called the cuticle)
There are countless things called squirrels.
The scales called this scale open when it contains moisture,
Upon drying it will close the scales. (Of hair Wool is also the same)
In other words, by opening and closing the scale, the humidity inside the clothes
There is work to control.
scale
I heard that shoppers often shrink when washing wool products
There may be, but this scale is related to it.
When it gets wet with water, the scale opens, the scales are entangled and contracted by the fir working,
It becomes hard. This is called Felted
Some people have experienced shrinking using a washing machine or dryer
Is Up and Down?
Recently I removed this scalp and processed it so that the scale does not open with resin,
Some products are sold as Washable wool, which can be washed in water.
(However, the humidity control of the scale disappears.)
On the contrary, there are many products that have been made into Felted
It is used separately.
SOU・SOU also has Washable wool products.
■ Washable Plain Stitch Wool Kimono Sleeve Cardigan
(Currently sold only at stores. Coming soon)
Wool that controls the humidity inside the clothes by opening and closing the scale.
Actually it is popular as summer wool not only in autumn and winter but also in summer.
Depending on the fineness of the wool (count), Weave method, and the knitting method,
It is a versatile material that you can go out with throughout the year, as well as autumn and winter.